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Red River Hog This red river hog was photographed in St.Louis, Missouri but they are native to central Africa. The scientific name for a red river hog is Potamochoerus Porcus. Potamochoerus porcus,Red river hog,hog,pig Click/tap to enlarge

Red River Hog

This red river hog was photographed in St.Louis, Missouri but they are native to central Africa. The scientific name for a red river hog is Potamochoerus Porcus.

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The red river hog, also known as the bush pig, is a wild member of the pig family living in Africa, with most of its distribution in the Guinean and Congolian forests. It is rarely seen away from rainforests, and generally prefers areas near rivers or swamps.

Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by irbic68s
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Uploaded Dec 23, 2015.